Our Services
Our program focuses on developing media and employment skills among 200 at-risk youth, primarily from minority backgrounds, residing on the Westside of Chicago. Through creative initiatives and tailored support, we aim to promote interest in high-demand careers in communication, media, and various other vital occupations.
Media Training
Our comprehensive media training equips participants with the skills to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information across various media platforms, including radio, television, online, and social media.
Career Development
Our coaching and pre-employment training programs are designed to help youth identify their career aspirations, access resources, and navigate potential career paths. With the help of our mentors and practical support, we aim to facilitate their transition into meaningful employment opportunities.
Financial Support
At YVP Media we understand that financial constraints can be a barrier to accessing college-and-career-readiness programs. That's why we offer stipends to low-income youth to ensure their participation without experiencing income loss from not working. Our goal is to provide equal opportunities for all young people to succeed in their education and career paths.
Community Engagement
We prioritize community engagement and empowerment by leveraging media resources to inform and inspire youth. By fostering media literacy and journalistic investigation skills, we empower them to create roadmaps for urban success based on their talents and aspirations.
What Our Youth Say
Shamera Haywood, Group 3 Media Ambassador
"The Youth Employment Intervention and Media Podcast Training Program is honestly cool . It's not just about learning media skills; they actually use video techniques to help us figure out what we're good at and what we can improve. Also , knowing they're focused on helping at-risk youth in our community makes it feel like they really care about our success & safety . It's an amazing program for anyone looking to explore careers in media and get a leg up in the job market. They also help you get other jobs."